Errode vs. Erode — What's the Difference?
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By Tayyaba Rehman — Updated on August 30, 2023
"Errode" is the incorrect spelling. The correct spelling is "Erode," which means to wear away gradually.
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Which is correct: Errode or Erode
How to spell Erode?
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Erode
Correct Spelling
Difference Between Errode and Erode
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Key Differences
Think of "Erode" as starting with "E" and followed by "rode."
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"Erode" is like "erode soil," with a single 'r'.
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Remember the pattern "E-R-O-D-E" with each letter having a distinct role.
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"Erode" has just one "r" while "Errode" has two.
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Visualize erosion with just one force (represented by one 'r') wearing something down.
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Definitions
Erode
To gradually wear away by natural forces.
Water can erode rock over time.
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Erode
To diminish or destroy by degrees.
Trust can erode if promises are not kept.
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Erode
Erode ([iːɾoːɽɯ]) is a city in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The seventh largest urban agglomeration in the state, after Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Tiruchirapalli, Salem and Tiruppur.
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Erode
To eat into or eat away the substance of
Acidic water erodes pipes. Arthritis had eroded the cartilage.
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Erode
To cause to diminish or deteriorate
"Long enduring peace often erodes popular resolution" (C.L. Sulzberger).
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Erode
To become worn or eaten away
The cliffs have eroded over the centuries.
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Erode
To diminish or deteriorate
Public confidence in the administration eroded.
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Erode
To wear away by abrasion, corrosion or chemical reaction.
The cliff is gradually being eroded by the waves.
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Erode
(figurative) To destroy gradually by an ongoing process.
To erode a person's trust
To erode society's moral
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Erode
To eat into or away; to corrode; as, canker erodes the flesh.
The smaller charge is more apt to . . . erode the gun.
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Erode
To reduce or lessen as if by eroding; as, a politician's base of support is eroded by evidence of corruption; the buying power of the dollar is eroded by inflation.
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Erode
The action of surface processes causing the removal of soil or rock.
Coastal cliffs erode because of strong waves.
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FAQs
What is the plural form of Erode?
As a verb, "Erode" does not have a plural form.
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Which conjunction is used with Erode?
Any conjunction can be used, depending on the sentence structure.
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Is Erode a negative or positive word?
Typically neutral or negative, depending on context.
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Why is it called Erode?
It comes from the Latin "erodere" meaning "to eat away."
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Which vowel is used before Erode?
It depends on context, but no specific vowel is typically associated with "Erode."
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Which preposition is used with Erode?
Often used with "by" as in "eroded by wind."
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Is the Erode term a metaphor?
It can be used metaphorically, e.g., "time erodes memories."
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What is the singular form of Erode?
Erode is a verb and doesn't have a singular form.
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Is the word “Erode” a Direct object or an Indirect object?
It can be the main verb in a sentence, not typically an object.
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Which article is used with Erode?
When discussing the process, "the" can be used, e.g., "the erosion of soil."
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What is a stressed syllable in Erode?
The second syllable, "rode," is stressed.
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Which determiner is used with Erode?
It depends on context; any determiner can be used based on the sentence.
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How is Erode used in a sentence?
"Rain and wind erode the mountain's surface over time."
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